Wage & Hour: the Division investigates complaints related to the Ohio minimum wage, prevailing wage and the employment of minors in Ohio.

The Division of Industrial Compliance works with
• the Board of Building Standards, which sets the building code for the State of Ohio and provides training and certification for local building authorities across Ohio;
• the Board of Building Appeals, which hears requests for variance from the Ohio Building Code;
• the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, which provides testing and licensure of occupations regulated to the commercial construction industry.

David M. Williamson is the Superintendent for the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance. With a commitment to excellence, Dave brings executive management experience in strategy-focused business planning and program and project direction to the Division. Prior to his current position Dave was a consultant for business and organizational performance management in the private sector and as the Superintendent of the Division of Industrial Compliance from 1999 to 2007. Dave was previously the Executive Director of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology and served 28 years in the United States Air Force, completing with the rank of Colonel.
Dave holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Montana. Dave is a member of Rotary international where he has served as the Fundraising Chair, Master Sergeant-at-Arms, and Chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee.

Ohio Minimum Wage is Adjusted Annually.

The Division of Industrial Compliance serves Ohio’s citizens, workers and industrial components. To ensure a safe environment and improve the quality of life for Ohioans, the Division approves construction plans, oversees maintenance and inspects items varying from buildings to bedding, while creating a job-friendly environment.

Building Code Compliance (BCC) performs plan reviews and job-site inspections for all commercial building projects not under jurisdiction of a local certified building department, and all buildings constructed at Ohio’s state universities. Smaller projects that do not require sealed plans can be submitted for approval and inspections. Inspections without sealed plans

The Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration is offering a series of Free Informational Seminars covering Ohio prevailing wage and minimum wage/overtime requirements. These seminars will be held in March and April at locations around the state.